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Godless Nurse
http://godlessnurse.wordpress.com/
Random musings from a skeptical nurse.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 96 )
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Dear Doctor: Take Your Lecture and Stuff It
Off to a routine OB visit today, and while I usually do step on the scale with a good dose of trepidation, today will be different. Today holds the potential... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
This Is Just Bananas
I’m declaring war.I’m declaring war on fat-shaming pregnant women.As if we don’t have enough to deal with: ever-changing bodies, loss of modesty, hormonal swing... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Pregnant Pause
26 weeks pregnant today.Wow.I’ve seen the halfway point come and go, and soon I will greet the third trimester. The final third of this journey. Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Three Lines and Coming Full Circle
I write this post from the passenger seat as we drive home from our 5-day San Diego road trip honeymoon. The trip was fantastic, and I’ll be honest: I would go... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Moving Right Along
As I glide semi-gracefully into week 16 of this pregnancy, I find that I am feeling pretty damn good. The nausea of the first trimester has made itself scarce,... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
That Familiar Sting
My eyes are tired. And swollen. And itchy. And yet they are unable to close and rest.I put my son on a plane back to Michigan today, and with each year that... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Boobs, Belly, and Baby
Last we met, I was regaling you with the joys of finally realizing the dream of becoming pregnant a second time. As time has passed, the enormity and sheer blis... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Two Lines
Here I sit, typing what is quite possibly one of the most monumental posts yet on this blog. Two lines.Let’s back up a bit, shall we? Read more
Posted on 02 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
And So It Begins. Again.
In an attempt to update my blog today, I came upon this entry I completed months ago. Six months ago to be exact. I remember the day I typed it, thinking,... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Look At It This Way
Why do we take things for granted?I’m guilty of it from time to time. Aren’t we all? We focus on something so intently, we lose sight of the bigger, better... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Memories Of Mom
Today is the day we celebrate our mothers. The day we shower them with affection over and above the other 364 days of the year.Flowers. Brunch. Cards. These... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy Nurses Week
Another Nurses Week comes and goes.I’m constantly reminded why I chose this ‘noble profession’, but no other week spotlights our career quite like Nurses Week. Read more
Posted on 11 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Long Time, No Blog
I can’t make any promises regarding the quality of this post, but I’ve been away for so long, I felt I owed at least an attempt at writing.So much going on... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Stay Well, Travel Well
Another reader asked for some blog space, and I’m always happy to share my little corner of the blogosphere with others. Here are some great tips for travelers... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Warrior Weapons
In keeping with the last post regarding a friend and her cancer, a reader expressed an interest in sharing some health and fitness tips for those who are... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Warrior
A friend of mine that I used to work with back in Michigan now finds herself battling breast cancer. As I perused the posts on Facebook, one particular post mad... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
New Year, New Job
I’ve finally made the leap.I’ve finally jumped the gap.At the beginning of this new year, I accepted a position as an Assistant Nurse Manager. Some may say I... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Day Eight
and I’m still lovin’ it.Bikram yoga.I have attended eight days in a row, seven of those days Bikram, and one day of Power yoga. I feel strong. I feel focused.... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Day Two
Not only did I survive my first day of Bikram yoga, but I returned just 24 hours later for more of the same.This morning found me in the same room, in... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Heavy Breathing, Bikram Style
Check another ‘first’ off my list.I attended my very first yoga class this morning. Not just ANY yoga class, but BIKRAM yoga. Hot yoga. Sweaty yoga. Slippery... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION